It's pretty pathetic when you consider that you can vote for the Chantels and Darlene Love, but not for Linda Ronstadt, Steve Miller, Chicago, Rush, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Journey, Dire Straits or Stevie Ray Vaughan, just to name a few of the ineligible worthies... Those of us who are actual voters are asked to choose a maximum of five nominees, using numbers (1-2-3-4-5) to signify our preferences. You can do the same. Here's how I'd make my choices as of now, but I'm open to being swayed by any especially passionate or persuasive arguments:

What constitutes worthiness to be inducted? Hard to tell from that list...

Fame? Pick any 10 people on the street at random and see how many have ever heard of everyone on that list. I haven't. But then, I think King Crimson (go figure)and Soft Machine are worthy, just to name a couple that will never come close to consideration. What we need is a Rock and Roll Hall of Good Music.

Yeah, someone can be famous for begin forgotten. I am Gen X, a former music obsessive, and this is why I know there is such a person as Laura Nero- that she was perhaps the first "weird chick" of music. When it was still relevant to my life, I could passably drop her name in a conversation, but I have never heard a song, and I made my way through tons of older stuff.

ABBA is a good choice. Not only did the music appeal to a diverse audience, they have come to represent the 70's as much as any other band. Plus, the production values of the record was top notch. AS some here know I'm a musician (not a good one necessarily, but hey) and will listen to record as both a regular guy and as a guy who knows the process of making a record - I listen to the details.

On a whim, I decided to dissect some of the ABBA stuff I have. I don't always like all the songs, but man, the production, the musicianship and attention to details were top notch! And Yes, SOS is a fantastic song.

Genesis - Yep, good choice. I'm biased and have been a long time ago, along with Yes. You can't really separate the two.

With this said, I do not take this R & R Hall Of Fame seriously.There is NO WAY you can omit Carrol King or Mark Knopfler or Stevie Ray or especially Rush and be considered a serious Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

Popville, that album has gotten me through many a hard time. I love it so much. It's also one of my favorite Labelle recordings - each voice has its moment. It made me go out and find Nona Hendryx's solo work.

It helps that i grew up "back in the day"! I saw Genesis two years ago. Even without Gabriel, they were amazing. They have twenty songs better than any the RHCP ever did. I had lost sight of how amazing they were. Many people or bands are very good, but don't attain the level of the true deservers. Some, such as Laura Nero are worthy as founders, with years of singer songwriters trying to emulate her. Others, such as the hollies were as famous for what particular members did later (Graham Nash) as their music itself did in most people's memory.

Others, such as the hollies were as famous for what particular members did later (Graham Nash) as their music itself did in most people's memory.

OMG, you need to learn your music. Graham Nash started with the Guytones that became the Fourtones and then eventually the Hollies. They were influenced by Lonnie Donnegan, who at the time was THE big star of skiffle. Check out: Manchester Beat for background and more here.

I'm with you on both the Hollies and, especially, Laura Nyro, who (it might not be clear) is on the list of eligible nominees this year according to the article.

She recorded what is now known as "First Songs," an incredibly sophisticated set of songs, when she was something like 18. People who dismiss her as a lightweight because groups like the Fifth Dimension made hits from her tunes are missing a treat. I have her first two albums pretty much permanently on my iPod.

Like others here, Laura Nyro has always been one of my favorite singer/songrwiters. Surprised to learn that the Hollies and KISS aren't already in the Hall of Fame. Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, LL Cool J, Red Hot Chili Peppers are all fine with me, but Donna Summer? What's up with that? Sounds like a token offering to gay men about my age. No thanks.

In a recent interview Alice Cooper asked why he hasn't been inducted said....brushing it off...."Well, i guess it's some sort of private club. I think I'm over-qualified anyway!" And what about the fathers of progressive/art/symphonic rock, The Moody Blues. If these two have not been inducted, i cannot take the Hall of Shame seriously.